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SM02 MOV

2002 Kia Carens

Beige Petrol 1793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,256 mi
Last recorded98,256 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2013
Typical for 2002 Kia Carens62,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM02 MOV
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,793cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2013 98,256 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

damage at nearside door

Pass 17 Feb 2012 85,197 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

pas leak

Fail 16 Feb 2012 85,196 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

pas leak

Pass 23 Feb 2011 74,362 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2011 74,362 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 Jan 2010 62,327 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 62,304 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Feb 2007 61,946 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 55,823 miles

How Reliable is the Kia Carens?

Based on 476,991 MOT tests across 36,863 vehicles.

70.3%
Pass Rate
6,950
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
36,863
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 29,613
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 18,176
parking brake recording little or no effort 12,318
position lamp(s) not working 11,979
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 10,018
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SM02 MOV is a 2002 Kia Carens in Beige with a 1,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2002 Kia Carens models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.4% with a typical mileage of 62,492 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Kia Carens fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 29,613 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SM02 MOV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Carens typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 24 years old, this Kia Carens is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SM02 MOV registered?

SM02 MOV is a 2002 Kia Carens, first registered on 17 May 2002.

Is SM02 MOV safe to buy?

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